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Modern art by homeowner Daniel Vasquez is next to a built-in bar cabinet in the 1902 West End home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Modern art by homeowner Daniel Vasquez is next to a built-in bar cabinet in the 1902 West End home. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Caleb Racicot and Daniel Vasquez's kitchen, which had been gutted by previous owners and had no historic elements, has white cabinets, a granite island and Whirlpool refrigerator.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The golds, reds and browns in the original stained glass were thoughtfully coordinated with the original colors of the entry hall, while the blues, pinks and yellows related to the middle hallway, homeowner Caleb...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

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The fireplace had been painted white, but when the paint was removed, homeowner Caleb Racicot said they uncovered original tile in a tortoise shell tone.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Antique furniture is used throughout the home, including the guest room. Caleb Racicot said there is picture rail in every room, which has historic charm and a practical use.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of Daniel Vasquez's passions is opera. "He is constantly searching for books about opera or old recordings," said Caleb Racicot, his husband. The century-old player still works, and the chalk paintings by a...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An art nouveau side-by-side bookcase and secretary desk adds Victorian flair to the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Caleb Racicot and Daniel Vasquez restored three of the home's six fireplaces during the three-year renovation. The pocket door with Russell & Erwin pulls and locks is original to the 1902 West End home and opens...Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The fireplaces and woodwork sold the couple on the home, although renovations were needed to make it livable, they said. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Concord Ivory, which is part of its Historic Colour...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A death mask of 19th century opera star Maria Malibran makes a statement on the fireplace mantel. It is part of Daniel Vasquezâ's collection of opera items displayed in the 1902 home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The restored 1902 home retained its original unpainted pocket doors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The home, with its iron gate, reminded Caleb Racicot and Daniel Vasquez of different things when they saw it. Vasquez, a horror movie fan, thought it was the quintessential haunted house or like it could be in...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The front porch is a favorite spot for Caleb Racicot and Daniel Vasquez, who enjoy gardening and socializing with their West End neighbors.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 2,308-square-foot home, built in 1902 in Atlanta's West End neighborhood, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In 2018, the home received an Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation from the Atlanta Urban...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Daniel Vasquez and Caleb Racicot purchased their 1902 West End home in 2015. Vasquez is a retired performance artist and music critic, and Racicot is a city planner and senior principal with TSW Planning, Architecture...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 6,300-square-foot Dunwoody home includes five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The Colonial home, which was built in 1974, will be featured in the Sept. 15 National Association of the Remodeling Industry...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The blue dining room in the Colonial home has a formal air, with molding, an ornate mirror and china.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The breakfast nook, with a vaulted ceiling, is flooded in natural light in Steve and Caron Morgan's Dunwoody home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of Minton china from homeowner Steve Morgan's grandmother decorate the dining room walls, which feature a blue patterned wallpaper. The gold mirror was owned by Steve's mother and the tray was inherited...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bells and Bibles are displayed on the secretary in the living room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Wine-toned walls set the scene for music in the formal living room, which includes velvet king and queen chairs and a Persian rug.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The foyer is the setting for a pump organ and a painting by Gary Tonge Latimer.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An unexpected foyer feature is the pump organ, which the couple inherited from Caron Morgan's great aunt.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A commissioned painting by English artist Gary Tonge Latimer was inspired by a photo of the marsh in Florida near Cape San Blas, their favorite beach, said homeowner Caron Morgan.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The stage is set up for the homeowners’ granddaughters to dress up and perform. The backdrop is used a print of Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, of the Clan of MacLeod (enlarged and printed by Pixers...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The family room also has a vaulted ceiling, which provides room for large-scale pieces such as the hutch.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Steve and Caron Morgan's basement renovation, completed in 2017 by Weidmann & Associates, will be on the Sept. 15 National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes. The quartzite...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The earth-tone bathroom in the basement connects to the guest room. The countertop and shower seat were fabricated by Art Rock Creations.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The basement has two full bathrooms, including this sea-inspired space that is below the sunroom and serves as a changing room when using the pool.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The basement is complete with a playhouse."This child-friendly environment is piquing their curiosity, igniting their creativity and stimulating their imagination just as we had hoped it would," Caron said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Retired teacher Caron Morgan designed the basement playroom with areas for exploration and hands-on learning for her granddaughters.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

The vaulted sunroom, completed in 2011, includes a pool by Endless Pools. Kauffman Design was the architect and project manager for the sunroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Steve Morgan said their granddaughters like to play in the stream bed when they wet it by the hidden pipe and valve. "We move the rocks and look under them for creatures," Caron Morgan said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

Decks & More built the deck, which has furniture from AuthenTEAK Outdoor Living.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo Photography

Caron and Steve Morgan purchased their Dunwoody home in 1993. Caron is a retired teacher and Steve is a retired dentist.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Detailed millwork defines the parlor, which is painted gray. The home's Hollywood regency-inspired interiors is seen in a photo of Katharine Hepburn on the mantel.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Cape Cod-style home in north Atlanta has 6,600 square feet, five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. It was built in 1972.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A Jackson Pollock-inspired piece by Bill Nay's mother joins a club chair by Baker from Mathews Furniture + Design in the parlor. The pair of klismos-style gray chairs, by Councill, also are from Mathews Furniture...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A niche with original millwork in the parlor features a photo of the royal chateau in Blois, located in France's Loire Valley.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique weathervane originally from a Cape Cod estate was purchased at Scott Antique Market.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Caracole cabinet in the parlor opens to a bar, which is both back lighted and mirrored.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A wall gallery twists up the staircase in the north Atlanta home. The photos have different individuals and subjects, such as actors Clark Gable and Audrey Hepburn, magazine covers and antique photos of Native Americans...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A red Hermes tea and coffee pot and matching set adds a spot of color in the parlor.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A gazelle mount, named Charlie, overlooks the den.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

"Prismatic Poise" by Chris Denovan along with a gazelle mount, named Charlie, overlooks the den. "We got so inspired by the architecture and design and art in South Africa that we came back and redesigned the entire...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The "blue-and-white room" showcases Hollywood regency style with the pagoda cabinet, geometric marble and brass legged coffee table from Wayfair, and details such as cheetah print lumbar pillows.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A pagoda cabinet by Drexel is filled with blue-and-white ginger jars, which Laura Nay has collected for six years. "It's constantly evolving," Laura said. She mixes reproductions and antiques and hunts for them...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Regency chandelier by Joe Nye from Circa Lighting in antique brass hangs from the dining room ceiling covered with Bradbury & Bradbury "Persian Star" wallpaper and an original circle medallion that was painted...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A freestanding tub and Carrara marble floors in a herringbone pattern were added in the renovations.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bath went through a total renovation by DMC Home Improvement. It features a freestanding tub, shower and heated Carrara marble herringbone floors. The chandelier is from Circa Lighting.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A custom headboard in muted aqua and pillows from Nandina Home & Design decorate the bed with bedding from Peacock Alley. Mirrored dressers bring shine into the master bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A longhorn skull, which they call "Gus,"shows the homeowners' fondness for a certain area of the country, even though they found the piece at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The sitting room is filled with designer pieces, including a sofa from Caracole and coffee table by Theodore Alexander from Mathews Furniture + Design.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Laura and Bill Nay's dining room shines with gold accents along the millwork and starry Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper on the ceiling.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

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A painting in the den is inspired by Robben Island, a leper colony off the coast of Africa. Homeowners Laura and Bill Nay purchased the painting while in South Africa.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A leather ottoman from RH doubles as a coffee table and holds a tessellated mother of pearl tray from HomeGoods. Roses bloom in orb vases.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Some of the pillows are conversation starters. The center pillow, from their trip to South Africa, features an image of a taxidermy studio.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Laura Nay, owner of Laura Nay Interiors, moved into her Atlanta home with her husband, Bill, in 2013. Mia, a friend's Maltese papillon mix, often visits.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

At one time, the home was a quadriplex, but the homeowners said they renovated the entire downstairs area."I knew when I walked into the house exactly what it could be," said homeowner Kelly Jackson."It had been...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A white and bright micro-studio rental in Grant Park home is outfitted with a mini fridge and coffee bar. The shiplap is painted Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound. The mixed-media piece is from Highland Row Antiques.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A globe chandelier from RH adds an industrial touch to the renovated main level of the Victorian home in Grant Park.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The homeowners combine vintage pieces with modern elements. The sideboard is from Kudzu Antiques + Modern, while the lighting is from RH and the white chairs are from AllModern, around a World Market table. The...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A modern metal chandelier from CB2 casts shadows that makes the ceiling feel draped at night, said homeowner Kelly Jackson.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Kate Hayes Design assisted in spaces such as the "music room," where walls and molding painted Sherwin-Williams' Studio Blue Green set the mood.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Fireplaces in the Victorian-style home include this corner one now bathed in Sherwin-Williams'Studio Blue Green.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The homeowners added molding and painted the walls white in their revamp of the main floor. The Grant Park homeowners describe their design style as"historic meets modern."Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The renovated kitchen is fit for the family, with an island, table from Kudzu Antiques + Modern and window seat.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen is brighter and open than when Kelly Jackson said she first walked into the Grant Park home. Part of the look is due to the floating shelves by Semihandmade and white cabinets (with bases from Ikea and...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bathroom didn't just receive cosmetic updates. The homeowners raised the ceiling and expanded an existing skylight. They installed shiplap on the slope above the dual vanity with sconces from Shades of...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The shower/bathtub combo, which was updated in 2005, was ripped out during the master bathroom redo to make room for an expansive shower with frameless glass, subway tile and rhombus shower floor tile.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the upstairs bedrooms now blends older character, such as the fireplace, with architectural elements like the molding and streamlined furniture. Text by Lori Johnston/Fast Copy News Service. (Christopher...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The nursery is a play on pinks, from the wall design to accessories like flamingo head wall decor from Target.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the kids’ bedrooms in the Grant Park home has a sky blue palette, bunk beds and modern geometric rug. Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A rug from HomeGoods has a similar geometric design, although in a different palette, as the new bathroom tile. A wood bench serves as a display space at the foot of the bed, topped with a white coverlet and duvet...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The Grant Park deck was freshened up with black paint and container plants. Text by Lori Johnston/Fast Copy News Service. (Christopher Oquendo www.ophotography.com)Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A stone water feature is one of the additions to the deck. It adds sound and movement to the container garden. Text by Lori Johnston/Fast Copy News Service. (Christopher Oquendo www.ophotography.com)Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A stone water feature is one of the additions to the deck. It adds sound and movement to the container garden.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The Queen Anne Victorian in Grant Park was built in 1890 and has 4,500 square feet. The homeowners attained a historic preservation certificate from the state after working with Paul Simo on the renovations. Outside...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Drew and Kelly Jackson, with their children Dylan and Lucy, moved into their Grant Park home in 2017. The Victorian home, which has 4,500 square feet, was built in 1890. Text by Lori Johnston/Fast Copy News Service...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Author Jackson Pearce's office space looks out to the backyard and her "chicken fortress." The paneled walls are painted with Behr's Gentle Rain.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of prints top a green cabinet, which was a Facebook Marketplace find and now is in the dining room of the Decatur home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A mug collection is on display next to artwork featuring bighorn sheep, which were found on Craigslist.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The wall decor is one way author Jackson Pearce brings whimsy into her home office. She lightened up the dark pine paneling with Behr's Gentle Rain.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Jackson Pearce refinished the dining room table, which was passed down from fiance Nelson Dean' grandmother. The room's decor includes a poster from "The Great War," a YouTube series on World War I and...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

An archway opens the dining room in the 1950s ranch home into the renovated kitchen.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An "I love this town" screenprint by InkyMixtape hangs next to a Craigslist-purchased bookshelf. A robot created by Michael Klapthor stands on top. The pair of dining room chairs was bought off Facebook and the...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A pair of Rifle Paper Co. prints featuring the Fox Theater in Atlanta and the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in Paris are side-by-side in the Decatur home. "I love color, references to the city itself, and personality...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The renovated kitchen now has marble subway tile and repainted cabinets, and the blue tile counter was replaced with Ikea butcher block countertops. Homeowner Jackson Pearce's father make the countertop cuts, which...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A farmhouse sink purchased on eBay was installed during the renovations in Jackson Pearceâs 1950s ranch house in Decatur. "I love that it has clean lines without looking especially modern or sterile," she said...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Whimsy flows into the master bathroom with a model boat and an illustrated sea design from ModCloth. The ship on the shelf is a miniature replica of the Cornelia Marie from the TV series, "Deadliest Catch."Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom furniture was acquired in a number of ways. One of the dressers is from a dance studio estate sale, while another dresser is a family antique and a nightstand is an old typewriter table.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The”B” is from the Borders bookstore, where homeowner Jackson Pearce said she wrote her first book as a high school student. “I will never part with my Borders B,’”she said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The “chicken fortress” is Decatur homeowner Jackson Pearce’s favorite outdoor feature. Pearce built the coop using a plan from TheGardenCoop.com before adding her own additions. Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The "chicken fortress" is Decatur homeowner Jackson Pearce's favorite outdoor feature. Pearce built the coop using a plan from TheGardenCoop.com before adding her own additions.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The chicken coop and run now houses seven chickens that her fiance, teacher Nelson Dean, named after females in history, including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Frida Kahlo.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A rooster decoration hangs from the chicken coop in author Jackson Pearce's Decatur backyard.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom ranch home, with a front garden, was built in 1955 in Decatur.

Jackson Pearce, an author of middle grade and young adult books, has taken on DIY projects since purchasing her Decatur home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A baby grand piano, chandelier from Lighting Loft and bursts of red against gray walls add drama to the music nook overlooking the city.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Gray velvet accent chairs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and a round glass-top coffee table with a metal base are among the condo's modern interiors. The balcony, which has room for a small container garden,...Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The living area is now all one open space, compared to what previously was a third bedroom before the homeowners made it their music nook. The walls are painted gray, which continues into the dining area and kitchen...Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sofa with a chaise lounge from Room & Board and coffee table with a Carrara marble top from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams outfit the condo's entertainment room. The dark teal walls join other deep, rich tones in...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The guest bedroom was converted into an entertainment room for TV watching with a custom wall unit by California Closets. There, the homeowners can watch both Netflix and action in the city from the floor-to-ceiling...Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dachshund figurines show the homeowners' love for their pets, Paco and Perlita.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Music and a view are offered in this space carved out of what was the third bedroom. A crystal chandelier from Lighting Loft hangs over the Yamaha baby grand piano.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The homeowners removed a third bedroom to fully embrace the city scene from the living area in their modern condo in Midtown's Atlantic Station.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A baby grand piano, chandelier from Lighting Loft and bursts of red against gray walls add drama to the music nook overlooking the city.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The condo' modern design is seen with the Carrara marble countertops from Miami Circle Marble & Fabrication, cabinets repainted gray and tile backsplash in the renovated kitchen. The homeowners also expanded the...Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher

Modern open shelving and a dresser from Room & Board' Copenhagen collection anchor a wall in the blue-hued master bedroom. Like other rooms in their Atlantic condo, the bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sofa in slate gray from Room & Board and accent chairs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams are among the modern furniture in the condo, which also has a gallery of photos from the homeowners' visit to Spain.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher

The master bedroom is awash in blue. The bedroom suite, which has a cherry finish, is from the Copenhagen collection by Room & Board. The pillows are a fun nod to their pets. The painting, titled "Nacimiento" is...Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Out from the master bedroom, a balcony provides another view of the evolving Atlanta skyline. Walls painted blue envelop the space.

The master bedroom is awash in blue. The bedroom suite, which has a cherry finish, is from the Copenhagen collection by Room & Board. The pillows are a fun nod to their pets. The painting, titled âNacimiento,â...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A baby grand piano, chandelier from Lighting Loft and bursts of red against gray walls add drama to the music nook overlooking the city. Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/Fast Copy News Service. (Christopher...Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Larry Henderlight and Julio Gomez, with their long-haired dachshunds, Paco and Perlita, purchased their Atlantic condo in 2015. Henderlight is a pharmacist, and Gomez is an engineer.Text by Marena Galluccio and Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Cobb County home's transitional style is evident in the dining room, with Parson chairs and a sideboard from Ballard Designs and a quartet of mirrors. The dining table was a consignment store find and the walls...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Backless Vivian counter stools, by Gabby and through Outrageous Interiors, pull up to the Absolute Black granite countertops in the renovated kitchen. The metal Hinge Pendant No. 804 chrome pendants are by Quorum...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A woven drum light is another example of the use of texture in the transitional interiors, and the buffet's antique gold trim adds a bit of shine to the brushed gray piece. Both are from Ballard Designs. The art...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Beads make several appearances within Jessica McRae's home, such as the bone beads in a tray in her master bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Orchids with driftwood, from Outrageous Interiors, lend an airy and elegant feel to the renovated master bathroom, said homeowner Jessica McRae.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A serene spot in a bedroom includes an abstract piece by Melissa Payne Baker, lamps from HomeGoods and fresh hydrangeas.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A chandelier from Ballard Designs adds an orb silhouette above the cast-iron pedestal tub from Signature Hardware in the renovated Kennesaw master bathroom. The walls are painted with Sherwin-Williams' Aloof Gray...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The textured fawn print wallpaper by Walls Republic hangs in Jessica McRae's Kennesaw office. The desk is from Ikea, and the glass demijohn is from Bobo Intriguing Objects.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A Melissa Payne Baker abstract above the hairpin console from Wayfair and between a pair of lamps from Outrageous Interiors is one of Jessica McRae's favorite vignettes within her home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Jessica McRae said she generally sticks with neutral colors while adding accents of blush and teal, as seen with the throw pillows from Lacefield Designs and Tonic Living and the abstract art by Melissa Payne Baker...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Driftwood orbs and succulents and greenery found at Outrageous Interiors fill a shallow metal bowl for the dining table centerpiece.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Cobb County home's transitional style is evident in the dining room, with Parson chairs and a sideboard from Ballard Designs and a quartet of mirrors.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

"Reflections of an Artist," etched and painted mirror art created by Melissa Payne Baker, Stacy Milburn and Andrea Costa, hangs in the entryway. The bench is from HomeGoods with pillows from Outrageous Interiors...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Pops of pink and blue continue into Lundy and Janie McRae's bedroom. A pair of Ballard Designs twin beds frame a handed-down mirrored dresser. The hand-embroidered pillows from India were found on Etsy and bedding...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Jessica McRae said the candle holders were previously used in the dining room but she moved them into her daughters' room and added topiaries for a playful touch.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Pillows by Lacefield Designs prop up against a custom headboard with fabric from Lewis & Sheron Textiles. The pair of lamps are from Outrageous Interiors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

In the nursery, Etsy finds include the Moroccan pouf and the animal artwork from studioQ gallery. The changing table is a converted Ballard Designs kitchen island.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The textured fawn print wallpaper by Walls Republic hangs in Jessica McRae's home office.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Jessica McRae, co-owner of SwatchPop, an online design company, worked with Amy Perrin, one of SwatchPop's interior designers, on the new screened porch. A Target jute rug is layered on a blue rug from Mohawk. A...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bobby and Jessica McRae's Kennesaw home is 4,000 square feet, with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bobby and Jessica McRae, with children Lundy, Janie and Mack, purchased their Kennesaw home in 2013 and added the screened porch. Bobby owns SouthernPro Termite and Pest Control and Jessica McRae is co-owner of...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Sue Smith said she was drawn to this book when shopping at Queen of Hearts Antiques and Interiors. "It was just one of those things that you look at and you think how creative the person was," Sue said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

A hoosier cabinet from Lakewood 400 Antiques Market bar offers refreshments on a screened porch.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The multi-level outdoor space leads to the lake and water features added by the homeowners.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

Stripped metal chairs and table from Pike Nurseries nestle up to the lake.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

Wicker chairs surround a tile-topped dining table from Palm Casual Patio Furniture on the deck, which is outfitted with string lights.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Roswell home was built in 1986. The 3,100-square-foot home includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Sue Smith said the inspiration for the colors in the home is Judy Paul's piece above the fireplace in the living room. "It was the starting point," she said. The fireplace is painted Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

A picture window, added in renovations, lets the homeowners enjoy the view of the lake from inside their Roswell home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Photos of homeowner Richard Smith in his naval midshipman uniform while a student at the United States Naval Academy and a vintage report card sleeve decorate an oversized New York City poster.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

A sitting room doubles as a workspace. Homeowner Sue Smith said she was drawn to the uniqueness of the wallpaper and used it to define the office space. The “office” door, found at Way Back When Antiques in Chamblee...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Richard Smith graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and became a pilot. His old flight logs are now displayed in the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The pillow palette matches the teal wall color of a window seat nook near the kitchen. Homeowner Sue Smith turned a sawhorse she found at The Green Bean Exchange Interiors and Antiques Mall into a thin coffee table...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A playful art piece was created by one of Sue Smith's neighbors, featuring a cat, a tea cup and a bird cage with feathers from chickens owned by Kim Doherty of Meraki Designs.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

When making renovations, the homeowners cut out a wall and added faux brick to the spot in between the dining room and kitchen nook. A vintage Coca-Cola sign from Queen of Hearts Antiques and Interiors hangs below...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The antiqued shiplap-style headboard covers a window in the master bedroom. The car print was found by Mary Cropper of Studio M Interior Design. The bed frame was made by Cabinets of Atlanta.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Sue Smith's love of birds is evident not only in the outdoor spaces, but her accessories, like this sculpture on a hanging shelf.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The shiplap-covered patio has a variety of textures including the basket on the wall, the round table and the rug. The messages on the pillow and wooden caddy reference the home's lakefront location in the Country...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Richard and Sue Smith's black-and-white kitchen is accented with custom teal paint and a glass tile backsplash. A wall was removed to open the kitchen into the dining room.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

Daniel Saylor of Liquid Landscapes added three water features, including a koi pond, in the backyard overlooking a lake in the Country Club of Roswell.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The vaulted sitting room with lake views was added onto the Roswell home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

Richard and Sue Smith purchased their home in 1999 in The Terraces at the Country Club of Roswell. Richard consults in the facilitation and strategic planning arena, and Sue is a software consultant and trainer...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 1920 neoclassical home contains 6,000 square feet, four bedrooms, four baths and two half baths. The home, located on 2 acres, was on the 2018 Druid Hills Tour of Homes. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dining chairs with gingham upholstery encircle a table in the eat-in kitchen. Crystals dangle from the sconces next to windows with views of the Japanese maples on the Druid Hills property.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 1920s sleeping porch was converted into the home office. An antique gaming table from Antiques Gallery of Sarasota, a vendor at Scott Antiques Market, and acrylic chairs are placed on an antique Persian rug...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A turn-of-the-century Italian chandelier is a glamorous addition in the renovated kitchen. The countertops are quartzite, and the cabinets were custom built by now-retired David Couture.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Judy and Tony Ragunas designed, installed and painted the coffered ceiling with herringbone inlay in their home office.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

During the 2014 renovation, plaster molding was installed on the ceiling to enhance the room's European flair, and a plaster mantel and surround were added to the fireplace. The wood flooring was custom cut and...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An early 20th century cowbell from Switzerland hangs on the wall in Tony and Judy Ragunas' kitchen.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The neoclassical home's interiors include a mix of antiques and collected works of art. The trio of early 20th century paintings on wood in gold frames are from Venice. At the stair landing is an oil on linen painting...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The salon's standout elements include a RH chandelier with faceted crystal spheres and the fireplace surround. The French doors lead to the sunroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The renovation of Judy and Tony Ragunas' 1920 Druid Hills home includes the family room with paneled walls. The plaster cove crown moldings, however, are original to the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Hand-painted chinoiserie Gracie wallpaper lends the dining room to an Asian design.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Keith Abney's "Spring on the Dale" (right) and a piece by David Kidd are among original art throughout the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A Louis XVI French trumeau shows the homeowners' appreciation for European antiques in their neoclassical home in Atlanta.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The fireplace surround in the salon is original to the house, but homeowner Judy Ragunas said a previous owner painted it.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bath was expanded by using a former sitting room off the master bedroom. Murano glass chandeliers and sconces join raised metal sinks with fleur de lis detailing. The bathroom also has original heart...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The renovated sunroom features a coffered ceiling and herringbone limestone floor. The Venetian chandelier was purchased at Vetreria Artistica Gritti, a Murano glass factory in Italy.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A trio of bar chairs pull up to the granite countertop in the kitchen of the pool house.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A canopy daybed from Pottery Barn, along with a hanging rattan chair from Pier1, are one of the many places to sit around the pool.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

More than 15 Japanese maples were added to the 2-acre Atlanta property, which now contains more than 60 Japanese maples, including several that are over 50 years ago, say the homeowners. Tony and Judy Ragunas created...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A spa was added to the pool after the homeowners moved in during 2012, to further give a resort-feel to the backyard in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

In the summer, the original indoor fountain was replumbed to convert it from a faucet spigot that ran down the drain to a recirculated pump system.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Tony and Judy Ragunas and their children, Madeleine and Vince, moved in 2012 into a 1920 neoclassical house in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood. Tony works in private equity, and Judy is a stay-at-home...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 3,005-square-foot Craftsman bungalow in Atlanta's historic West End neighborhood has four bedrooms, two full baths and two half-baths. It was built in 1915.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Throughout the bungalow, African-American art is on display, including a painting of a woman by Atlantan Sam D. Burston.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brenda Hubbard's sitting room contains a vibrant orange on the walls that matches the couch. The window lattices are her favorite architectural detail throughout the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The West End home has four original fireplaces, including in a guest bedroom. Hubbard said she included a portrait of Rosa Parks because she was her hero. "I love the fact that she was a woman, and she took a stand...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

African-American art is displayed throughout Brenda Hubbard's 1915 West End home, such as the "Gullah Images: The Art of Jonathan Green" coffee table book.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brenda Hubbard's collection of African art includes large wooden masks from The Gambia.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The home has four original fireplaces, including this tiled one with an elephant and palm tree screen.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A painting by Sam D. Burston infuses the living room of Brenda Hubbard's West End home with color and energy.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of floral prints hang above a chair rail which separates the blue and cream walls in the dining room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brenda Hubbard's favorite piece is her late mother' striped Victorian-style sofa in the living room. A pair of damask armchairs flank one of the home's four original fireplace.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Lattice windows are a key architectural element in the Craftsman bungalow and brighten up the living room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen in Brenda Hubbard's 1915 home was renovated about 10 years ago including tearing down a wall.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Carved renaissance revival chairs surround a dining table overlaid with a lace tablecloth. (Christopher Oquendo www.ophotography.com)Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of glass vials and decanters are grouped on one of the built-in bookshelves.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A drop-leaf table in Brenda Hubbard's living room holds a few antique books and a golden pear.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A niche in the updated bathroom has a marble vanity with double sinks and paneled doors and frameless mirrors.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brenda Hubbard's newly renovated bathroom features a standalone tub from The Tub Connection and a crystal chandelier.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Florals abound in Brenda Hubbard's bedroom, with its pink walls and lattice windows.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A walkway lined with orange marigolds and red Mandevilla leads to the front porch of the West End bungalow.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Wicker seating and classic black-and-white striped cushions pop on the front porch of the 1915 Craftsman bungalow, which is on the Historic West End Tour of Homes on June 23. Lattices dress the windows.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Retiree Brenda Hubbard has lived in her West End home since 1979. The home, built in 1915, will be featured on the Historic West End Tour of Homes on June 23.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The living room originally was going to have a Moroccan theme, with Adedayo Lawal and Christopher Altman already selecting a rug in that style and a low-profile sofa.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

When the couple bought the home in 2017 the updated kitchen with molding on the white cabinets, recessed lighting and a pendant from Overstock.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of tapestries by Mario Gerth feature Baro Tura of the Arbore Tribe, Ethiopia and Mumuhuila of the Mwila Tribe in Angola. Their frames were designed and built by Christopher Altman and his father, Greg Altman...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A trio of hanging clocks above the door to the sunroom displays the times in Atlanta, Los Angeles and London. A tapestry by Mario Gerth captures Mumuhuila of the Mwila Tribe in Angola.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The bargain finds include two lamps, for $15 each, from Furniture Liquidators of Georgia, on nightstands snapped up on Facebook Marketplace and repainted.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Crisp white bedding in the master bedroom contrasts with the colorful accents elsewhere in the home. The headboard was repainted with a custom gray paint from Southwest Paint & Decorating Center.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Subway tile and walls painted Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy are among the updates to the bungalow's bathroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A metal chandelier hangs above the Indian mango wood farmhouse table in the open dining room/kitchen/living space.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collage of mirrors found via Facebook Marketplace, Letgo app and Offerup are in a guest room, which they rent out through Airbnb.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

In the sunroom, a sputnik light found on eBay is paired with Edison-style light bulbs the homeowners purchased at 1000Bulbs.com.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Etsy was the source for the world art on three panels, which is in their sunroom. The pillow covers were created by Adedayo Lawal's sister-in-law with fabric from Nigeria and Ghana. A small African mask is from...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Deliberation by Mario Sánchez Nevado hangs above one of the home's three coal fireplaces. The pair of chairs, which they reupholstered material from Fine Fabrics, and sunburst mirror were free through Facebook Marketplace...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The bargain finds include two lamps, for $15 each, from Furniture Liquidators of Georgia, on nightstands snapped up on Facebook Marketplace and repainted.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Planters in vibrant containers decorate the porch of the Craftsman bungalow in Atlanta's West End neighborhood.(Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com)Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of tapestries by Mario Gerth feature Baro Tura of the Arbore Tribe, Ethiopia and Mumuhuila of the Mwila Tribe in Angola.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A ceiling fan snapped up for $50 at BargainMart is over a coffee table created from a metal tray and wooden legs. The rug is from Overstock.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Christopher Altman and Adedayo Lawal describe their interior design style as "Afro-chic" farmhouse. The Indian mango wood table and bench, by Timbergirl, was found on Overstock.com.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The 2,400-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home, which was built around 1911, will be featured in the Historic West End Tour of Homes on June 23.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Christopher Altman and Adedayo Lawal, with his daughters, 12-year-old Malahni Altman and 10-year-old Samorah Altman, moved into their home in Atlanta's West End neighborhood in 2017.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

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